Full-Time In-Home Caregiver & Companion

The Independent Living Center Inc; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Independent Living Center Inc in Joplin, MO is seeking a full-time In-Home Attendant to provide personal care and health-related services to clients in their homes according to the Plan of Care.

The role emphasizes independence, dignity, safety, and quality of life, with duties including meal prep, mobility assistance, basic personal care, and documentation of services; the incumbent will contribute to a supportive home care team.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Understanding of and commitment to independent living and disability rights.

Responsibilities

• Changes bed linens; washes, dries, and irons consumer laundry; cleans consumer living areas.
• Cleans kitchen fixtures and appliances; dusts, sweeps, and maintains floors.
• Cleans bathroom fixtures; dust, sweeps, and maintains floors.
• Purchases, prepares, and serves meals, including meals requiring adherence to prescribed dietary guidelines.
• Assists consumers into and out of bed, wheelchair, bathroom, and up or down stairs as needed.
• Assists consumers with dressing, undressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Applies non-prescribed topical lotions/ointments and brings medications and water to the consumer as directed.
• Assists with transfers and mobility for partial weight-bearing consumers.
• Reads and writes essential correspondence for consumers unable to do so independently.
• Cleans and maintains essential medical equipment.
• Attends required in-service training on relevant care topics.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Dexterity

Disability rights understanding

Driver's license

Job description

The Independent Living Center Inc in Joplin, MO is seeking a full-time In-Home Attendant to provide personal care and health-related services to clients in their homes according to the Plan of Care.

The role emphasizes independence, dignity, safety, and quality of life, with duties including meal prep, mobility assistance, basic personal care, and documentation of services; the incumbent will contribute to a supportive home care team.